barbarious

ˈbɑr.bəˈri.əs

Definitions

1. adjective

lacking refinement or culture; savage

“The barbarious treatment of the prisoners was widely condemned.”

2. adverb

in a barbarous manner

“The tribe fought barbariously, leaving many dead.”

3. noun

a quality of being savage or uncivilized

“The barbariousness of the attack shocked the world.”

Synonyms

  • barbaric
  • savage
  • uncivilized

Antonyms

  • civilized
  • cultivated
  • refined